Construction Training Coordinator

CAREER DETAILS:

CAREER TITLE: Construction Training Coordinator

LOCATION: AYW Headquarters, Austin, TX

DEPARTMENT: YouthBuild Austin

POSITION REPORTS TO: Construction Program Manager

POSITION SUPERVISES: YouthBuild and AmeriCorps Members

CLASSIFICATION: Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Construction Training Coordinator prepares incoming students (17-27 years old) for apprentice-level
residential construction jobs by effectively delivering material and supplying students with certifications. All
curriculum includes a hands-on component which can be observed while supervising construction projects
(primarily single-family residential) while creating a culture of nonjudgmental, professional, and healthy work
relationships.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and basic tasks. Under guided supervision from the Construction Program Manager, the Construction Trainer will perform the following functions:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a field of study related to the specified work experience, OSHA 500/NCCER Instructor Certification

WORK EXPERIENCE: Five years (10,000 site hours) experience in hands-on residential wall and roof framing, and working as a general contractor.

Minimum Required

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION: Associates Degree degree in Construction related field of study; OSHA 500/NCCER Instructor Certification (or willing to acquire both the first year of hire)

EXPERIENCE: Three years of hands on residential construction or remodeling experience, teaching, training, and working with a young and diverse population experiencing barriers to education and employment with criminal records and a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, cultural and spiritual practices; and willingness to learn and implement successful techniques and strategies when working with working with population, contracts, reporting measurements, compliance, member coordination, and, or working as a YouthBuild/AmeriCorps model

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (KSA)

KNOWLEDGE: Building and Construction materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures. Tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Management and leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Safety and security procedures, and strategies to promote effective security operations for the protection of staff, program participants; data, and property; Education and Training, principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instructing individuals and groups;

SKILLS: Active Listening as described, attention to what others are saying, understanding the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Teaching and instructing others how to do something; Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures necessary for the situation when learning or teaching new things. Judgment and Decision making; Speaking and Writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience and talking to others to convey information effectively; especially with our diverse student and parent population; Critical Thinking, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems;

ABILITIES: Being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks; being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations with integrity, honesty, and knowledge of professional ethics. Pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude; Maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in challenging situations; Accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

HEARING: Hear average or standard conversations and receive ordinary information

TALKING: Speaking clearly so others can understand you and the information you are communicating; will be required to convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately; talking in front of groups and, or providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and external partners via telephone, writing form, e-mail or in-person provide guidance and direction to others, set and monitor performance standards;

VISION: See details at a distance and, or at close range, within a few feet of the observer; will be required to read papers, books and to operate audio-visual, office equipment and tools;

MANUAL DEXTERITY: Quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects such as hammers, picks, chainsaws;

EXTENT FLEXIBILITY: Bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and legs;

DYNAMIC/STATIC/TRUNK STRENGTH: The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time; this involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue. Exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects; Use of abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing; May also restrain potentially violent individuals;

REPETITIVE MOTIONS: Walking; talking; frequent and regular movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers;

PHYSICAL STRENGTH: Exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects, sedentary work;

VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT INTERACTION: Navigating and, or driving personal vehicle or 12-passenger company vans; using a computer and computer applications to enter data or process information; Photocopiers and scanners.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

INDOORS: 50% of the time, environmentally controlled conditions, working in an office or shared office setting, working with others in a group or team; contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise), No hazardous conditions. May be required to work in hot, wet, cold, or other significantly unpleasant conditions

OUTDOORS: 50% of the time, teaching and training youth basic construction knowledge, personal protective gear must be worn, exposed to some hazardous, dangerous, and noisy conditions, exposed to all types of weather; may be required to work in hot, wet, cold, or other significantly unpleasant conditions;

ATTENDANCE: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5 pm, 1-hour unpaid lunch break; Varies according to weekly scheduled activities but generally 40 hours per week unless overtime is pre-approved; Occasional weekends to meet deadlines or special projects; participates in National Service Days activities, staff retreat, and other special events;

TRAVEL: Daily travel to and transporting participants to project sites in and around Texas; occasionally chaperone day/overnight field trips; training or workshops, annual staff retreat, and offsite meetings or conferences as requested or needed.

BENEFITS

American YouthWorks offers competitive benefits and leave packages including but not limited to:

• 11 personal days;
• 8 sick days;
• 19 break days, taken throughout the spring, summer, and winter;
• 17 holidays, plus 1 floating holiday;
• Employer contributions toward medical and dental plan;
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability;
• Pre-tax programs for child and health care;
• Supplemental income and additional voluntary life options
• 403(b) retirement with employer contribution;
• Employment service awards every 5-years;

EOE